Hypermiling

Hypermiling is a set of techniques designed to improve a car's efficiency and gas mileage. It's not about changing the car, but about making changes in the way it is driven.c

10 Hypermiling Tips

1.

Drive a stick shift.

2. Stop speeding and aggressive driving.

3. Coast instead of braking.

4. Use Cruise Control.

5. Put your car in neutral instead of drive when possible.

6. Lighten the load in your car and remove items from the trunk.

7.

Park in the sun to keep your car warm on cold days.

8. Roll down the windows instead of turning on the A/C.

9. Turn off your car before putting it in park.

10. Never idle.c

The Term

Wayne Gerdes is a nuclear plant operator in Illinois who coined the term "hypermilers" to describe people who want to "push the limits of fuel efficiency."

Best Cars for Hypermiling

Hybrids: Honda Civic, Honda Insight and Toyota Prius.
Non-hybrids: Honda Civic CR-X HF and Smart Fortwo.

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